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SSC CGL GK Questions 2026

Static GK decides the General Awareness score in SSC CGL. Of the 25 questions in Tier-I and the 25 in Tier-II Paper-I, most come from Indian Polity, History, Geography, the Economy and General Science, the areas the CGL 2026 notice lists as History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General Policy and Scientific Research relating to India and its neighbouring countries. Polity questions ask about articles, parts and schedules of the Constitution, amendments, the President, Parliament, the Supreme Court and constitutional bodies. History covers the Indus Valley, the Mauryas and Guptas, the Delhi Sultanate and Mughals, and the freedom struggle from 1857 to 1947. Geography asks about rivers, soils, climate, national parks, minerals and world physical features. The Economy part asks about budget terms, the RBI, banking and basic concepts. General Science is school-level Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This page holds GK24's topic-wise GK notes for SSC CGL, written as short facts and tables so a topic can be revised in one sitting. Read a topic, then solve its previous-year questions and quiz on this site to check what you retained.

SSC CGL GK Questions with Answers

Q1742.Computer AwarenessAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2025, GKEasy

Which one among the following is the purpose of firewall?

  1. A.Preventing unauthorised access to computer via the internet
  2. B.Installation of software that can harm the computer
  3. C.Recording everything that is done on computer
  4. D.Running checks to prevent virus attacks
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Correct answer: A. Preventing unauthorised access to computer via the internet

A firewall stands between a computer or private network and the outside world and blocks traffic that is not allowed.

Q1743.General ScienceAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2025, GKEasy

Which of the following represent disaccharides?

  1. A.Starch and glycogen
  2. B.Glucose and galactose
  3. C.Maltose and lactose
  4. D.Ribose and xylose
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Correct answer: C. Maltose and lactose

Each of them is made of two simple sugar units joined together, which is exactly what a disaccharide is. Carbohydrates are grouped by the number of sugar units they contain.

Q1744.Government SchemesEasy

The Textile Committee, whose achievements were highlighted under Special Campaign 6.0, functions under which ministry?

  1. A.Ministry of Textiles
  2. B.Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  3. C.Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
  4. D.Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
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Correct answer: A. Ministry of Textiles

It was this ministry that highlighted the Textile Committee's work under Special Campaign 6.0 and that has asked its attached offices, subordinate organisations and associated institutions to take part in the drive and sustain the practices built up during it.

Q1745.Government SchemesMedium

What is the duration of Special Campaign 6.0?

  1. A.1 to 30 September 2026
  2. B.2 to 31 October 2026
  3. C.2 to 23 October 2026
  4. D.1 to 31 December 2026
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Correct answer: B. 2 to 31 October 2026

Special Campaign 6.0 is being undertaken across government offices during this period, with its attention fixed on institutional cleanliness, efficient management of records, the disposal of matters left pending and the promotion of sustainable working practices.

Q1747.EconomyEasy

Under which ministry does the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) function?

  1. A.Ministry of Labour and Employment
  2. B.Ministry of Corporate Affairs
  3. C.Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
  4. D.Ministry of Heavy Industries
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Correct answer: A. Ministry of Labour and Employment

The office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) works under this ministry, and the Assistant Labour Commissioner (Central) at Jalandhar, whose conciliation produced the settlements at UltraTech, Bathinda, functions under that office.

Q1750.NationalMedium

The Punah Bharan Mobile App launched at the 19th Ganga Flood Control Board meeting serves which purpose?

  1. A.Forecasting cyclones along the eastern coast
  2. B.Scientifically identifying sites for artificial groundwater recharge
  3. C.Registering complaints about drinking water supply
  4. D.Tracking the cleaning of the Ganga's tributaries
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Correct answer: B. Scientifically identifying sites for artificial groundwater recharge

The Punah Bharan Mobile App, released by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti at the 19th meeting of the Ganga Flood Control Board, is designed to help select suitable locations for artificial recharge work on scientific grounds, so that recharge structures are placed where they will actually raise groundwater levels.

Q1752.NationalEasy

Who chairs the Ganga Flood Control Board?

  1. A.The Prime Minister
  2. B.The Union Minister of Jal Shakti
  3. C.The Chairman of the Ganga Flood Control Commission
  4. D.A Member of NITI Aayog
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Correct answer: B. The Union Minister of Jal Shakti

The Ganga Flood Control Board is chaired by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, and its 19th meeting was accordingly presided over by C. R. Patil at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 27 October 2026.

Q1753.Science & TechnologyMedium

Which platform was migrated to an Indian cloud operated by Yotta Data Services, as reported in February 2026?

  1. A.DigiLocker
  2. B.MyGov
  3. C.Digital India BHASHINI
  4. D.National Scholarship Portal
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Correct answer: C. Digital India BHASHINI

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology reported in February 2026 that the BHASHINI language platform had been moved to an Indian cloud operated by Yotta Data Services, which keeps its language datasets, AI models and citizen interactions within India's own jurisdiction and therefore supports data sovereignty.

Q1756.EnvironmentMedium

Which Indian company signed a long-term green ammonia supply agreement worth over USD 3 billion with Samsung C&T of South Korea?

  1. A.ACME Group
  2. B.AM Green
  3. C.Reliance Industries Limited
  4. D.Larsen & Toubro
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Correct answer: C. Reliance Industries Limited

Its long-term supply and purchase agreement with Samsung C&T Corporation of South Korea is valued at more than USD 3 billion, making it one of the largest green ammonia offtake contracts in the world, and deliveries under it are expected to begin by 2028.

Q1758.EnvironmentMedium

What was the total green hydrogen offtake commitment signed by Indian companies as of October 2026?

  1. A.3,55,610 MTPA
  2. B.4,55,610 MTPA
  3. C.5,55,610 MTPA
  4. D.6,55,610 MTPA
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Correct answer: C. 5,55,610 MTPA

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy placed the firm and signed green hydrogen offtake commitments of Indian companies at this level as of October 2026, which is the largest such order book anywhere in the world and works out to roughly 11 per cent of the National Green Hydrogen…

Q1759.Awards & HonoursAsked in: NDA · NDA-I 2021, GATMedium

Which one of the following statements is not correct in respect of the 'Legion of Merit' award?

  1. A.This award is conferred by the President of the United States of America.
  2. B.This award was conferred to the Prime Minister of India in December, 2020.
  3. C.This was also awarded to the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison.
  4. D.It is the highest civilian award of the United States of America.
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Correct answer: D. It is the highest civilian award of the United States of America.

The Legion of Merit is a US military decoration, not the country's highest civilian award. The Legion of Merit was created in 1942 and is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in outstanding service.

Q1760.General ScienceAsked in: NDA · NDA-II 2021, GATEasy

A negative work is done when an applied force F and the corresponding displacement S are

  1. A.perpendicular to each other.
  2. B.parallel to each other.
  3. C.anti-parallel to each other.
  4. D.equal in magnitude.
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Correct answer: C. anti-parallel to each other.

Work is negative when the force acts opposite to the displacement, because the angle between them is then 180°. Work done is W = F S cos θ, where θ is the angle between the force and the displacement.